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China and Tanzania Seal Expanded Partnership, Back TAZARA Revamp

The joint communique commits to deeper economic cooperation alongside expanded people-to-people programs.

Overview

  • After talks in Dar es Salaam, the two foreign ministers issued a communique to align development strategies and elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
  • The statement pledges to expand two-way trade and investment and to improve conditions for businesses in both countries.
  • Tanzania reaffirmed the one‑China principle while Beijing voiced support for Tanzania’s sovereignty and called for joint backing of international law and multilateralism.
  • Both sides welcomed progress on the TAZARA Railway revitalization, committed support for its implementation, and said they are exploring a high‑level “Prosperity Belt” meeting.
  • The partners will co-host 2026 people‑to‑people programs across culture, education and health, as Wang Yi’s Africa tour wraps up and a planned Somalia stop is postponed for scheduling reasons.